Matza-quiles or Mexican Matzo Brei
 
Ingredients
  • 2 TB vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 matzo boards broken into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup grated Cabot Extra-Sharp Cheddar
  • ½ cup tomatillo salsa
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 2 TB chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté over medium-low heat until lightly browned, about ten minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, place the broken pieces of matzo in a colander and bring a kettle of water to a boil.
  4. Slowly pour the boiling water over the matzo until all the pieces are soaked.
  5. Drain in the colander, shaking gently.
  6. Beat together the eggs and cheese in a large bowl.
  7. Add the damp matzo to the egg mixture in the bowl.
  8. Pour the egg and matzo mixture into the skillet with the onion.
  9. Cook the matzo brei over medium-low heat, stirring as needed, just until the eggs are set.
  10. Arrange the matzo brei on a large plate and pour the tomatillo salsa over it.
  11. Garnish with avocado slices, crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro.
  12. Serve hot and pass extra salsa on the side.
Notes
Serves two. Feel free to double recipe to serve a crowd but use a 12-inch skillet.
Recipe by West of the Loop at https://www.westoftheloop.com/2014/04/18/mexican-matzo-brei/